Wheel Related Problems of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Lincoln MKZ

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
2

Wheel problem #1

Aug 2, my husband & I were approaching a 4-way light near our neighborhood. We were slowing down to turn right at the intersection. As we began the turn, the tires locked & our car slide left across lanes that resulted in a crash. Both airbags deployed. I was thrown into the windshield, despite my seat-belt, busting it. Then, my airbag deployed. It was like my husband had no control of the vehicle. Both airbags deployed. Tires were still locked when tow-truck arrived. Other car involved did not have this issue. We do not have a hybrid, but wonder if the steering recall that started with 2012 Mkz hybrids & others could involve additional models like ours (recall 15v340000). What we experienced was not normal.

Wheel problem #2

Purchased the vehicle in January 2015 with 23,000 miles on it. Have had consistent issues with the low tire pressure light coming on. Apparently the chrome rims flake and cause and air leakage to occur. I have had several tire places "fix" the issue to no avail. The first company found a hairline crack on the interior of the rim so I thought that was the issue and replaced rim. The issue continued and not always on the same tire. I have found quite a few others online with a similar issue so I am reporting it in the hopes that Lincoln will rectify this issue with their chrome rims. I am constantly worried that my tire is going to blowout while I am driving. I am current,y looking at replacing the tires and rims altogether as I will need new tires soon.


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